The octet rule says which of the following? (a) Main group metals will typically lose all their

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The octet rule says which of the following?

(a) Main group metals will typically lose all their valence electrons in a chemical reaction.

(b) Main group nonmetals will typically gain a negative charge equal to 8 – (group number).

(c) Atoms will react to achieve eight electrons in their valence shells.

(d) All of the above.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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